Honest 2026 price ranges for staying in Kenya — city apartments to safari camps — and how booking direct saves you the OTA cut.
Furnished short-stay apartments run roughly KES 2,800 (studio) to KES 7,500 (2BR) a night in Nairobi and Mombasa, with weekly and monthly discounts for longer stays.
Coast holiday rentals span KES 4,500 (garden cottage) to KES 14,000+ (beachfront villa) a night in Diani and Watamu, higher in peak December and Easter.
Boutique hotels from about KES 7,000–12,000 a night; hostel dorm beds from around KES 1,400. Great value across the board versus international chains.
Maasai Mara camps range from about KES 8,000pp (budget, full board) to KES 45,000pp+ (luxury), usually including game drives.
Global platforms add a 15–20% guest service fee. On Short Stays Kenya you book direct from the host and pay by M-Pesa — so the same unit typically costs less.
It ranges widely — hostels and up-country apartments are very affordable; beachfront villas and luxury safari camps sit at the top end. There's something at every budget.
December–January, Easter and the July–October migration season are peak. Green season (Nov–Jun) is cheaper and quieter.
Book direct on Short Stays Kenya and pay the host by M-Pesa — no 15–20% platform commission.
Apartments are self-catering; safari camps are often full board; hotels vary (B&B is common). Each listing states what's included.
Tell us your dates and style — we'll match stays to your budget and show you the direct price. Pay by M-Pesa.